20th May in wartime Northern Ireland

On 20th May 1941, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed soldiers of 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers enjoying scenic rural Northern Ireland.

Officers of 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers enjoy an alfresco meal beneath an apple tree in blossom in Northern Ireland.
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Officers of 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers hold a company commander conference beneath an apple tree in blossom in Northern Ireland.
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Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers enjoy a cup of tea served by local residents in Northern Ireland.
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